10 Popular iPhone Apps - Blacklisted!
BYOD programs may come with the restriction of apps that risk malware or distract workers. Here are 10 iPhone apps you may find on a blacklist.
Is Google Glass a Gimmick or an IT Revolution?
Is Google Glass the next revolution? Perhaps or perhaps not, but use cases for hands-free wearable tech are mounting.
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The iPhone wowed us all--and it nearly put BlackBerry out of business--but it emphasizes entertainment and not productivity. If you're an IT executive, it's finally time to put function before form, CIO.com columnist Rob Enderle writes.
Google announced a number of innovative new products and services at its 2013 Google I/O developer conference this week. CIO.com's Al Sacco spotlights the news that matters most to non-developers and everyday Google users.
Windows 8 won't be adopted as a standard at your business anytime soon, according to a new Forrester report. But that doesn't mean IT shouldn't prepare for it to sneak through the BYOD side door. Here are five ways to be ready for Windows 8.
Healthcare is rapidly moving toward a patient-centric care model. To meet this demand, EHR systems ought to be mobile, modular and easy to use. Patients, meanwhile, need an experience that reminds them of online banking.
Gmail's newest features include ways to search for old emails, quickly add meetings to your calendar, send large files and more. Here's a look at five of Google's latest email features to help you make the most of the Web-based service.
These brands offer simple, sometimes unorthodox examples of ways to connect with your customers without spending advertising dollars. Their innovation earns them a spot in CIO.com's Content Marketing Hall of Fame.
Healthcare IT is becoming one of the fastest growing areas in the job market as health service providers rush to get compliant and adopt new technologies.
In a perfect world promoting internally is a good way to lower costs, create a talent pipeline and build morale. However, in the real world, you must weigh those benefits against the need to get the right skillset for the job.
Have some business travel planned? Get ready to put on a happy face, chat strangers up and expand your professional circle at the next conference or seminar. Here are some trusty iPhone apps to help you network.
Should we fear the rise of robots? From pharmacists to fast food cooks, here's a look at 10 advancements in technology that could put you out of work.
News
- Google: Weak XMPP Support, Capabilities Led Us to Proprietary Tech in Hangouts
- Smartphone Chips Could Replace Server Processors in HPC, Researchers Say
- Are We Ready for a Mobile-first World?
- Google Pursuing Broad Wireless Project for Emerging Markets, Report Says
- Proposed law would make reprogramming cellphone IDs a crime
- Layered Defenses Largely Fail to Block Exploits, Says NSS
- Microsoft Explains the Xbox One's Cloud-Enhanced Graphics
- Reports: FTC Examining Google's Display Ads
- Google, Facebook Launch Bidding War for Waze
- Researchers Warn of Increased Zeus Malware Activity This Year
Applications
- Are We Ready for a Mobile-first World?
- Google Pursuing Broad Wireless Project for Emerging Markets, Report Says
- Google, Facebook Launch Bidding War for Waze
- iWatch Sighting in Latest Apple Ad?
- Oracle, Managed Services Provider to Settle Suit Over Third-party Support
- Google's Latest Penguin Update Lets You Squeal on Spammy Websites
- Essential Gadgets for the Road Warrior
- SAP shakes up development organization
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How to Profit From the Ultimate Big Data Source: The Weather - Microsoft Turns Siri Against Apple in Hilarious New Windows 8 Ad
Careers
- The Rise of the Data Visualization Expert
- 9 Steps to Build Your Personal Brand (and Your Career)
- Skill Shortages? Not if You Pay or Train
- 10 Jobs Robots Won't Take Away From You in the Next 10 Years
- 7 Healthcare IT Roles That Are Transforming Tech Careers
- Software Developer Wages Fall 2% as Workforce Expands
- If You Can't Find a Seat at Starbucks, Blame IT
- Melinda Gates Tells Duke Grads: It's all About Your Real Connections
- How to Know When to Hire Internally and When to Look Outside
- Why Yahoo's Telecommuting Ban is Still Bad for Business
Cloud Computing
- Microsoft Explains the Xbox One's Cloud-Enhanced Graphics
- Hybrid Public-Private Cloud Usage More Widespread Than You Think
- IBM Preps SmartCloud for Real-time Analytics
- As Ethernet Turns 40, Some Seek to Take it to the Cloud
- Cloudian Connects with Citrix for Easier Cloud Rollouts
- Microsoft Boosts Japan Azure Offering, Adds Data Centers in Two Regions
- Salesforce.com Aims its Customer Service, Social Monitoring Apps At Governments
- Meaningful Use, 3D Imaging Drive Health Data Storage Demand
- Yahoo's 1TB of Flickr Storage May Signal Bigger Cloud Plans
- VMware Launches Network-savvy Cloud Service
Data Center
- Are We Ready for a Mobile-first World?
- Yahoo Acquires Gaming Infrastructure Startup Playerscale
- Box buys iOS app to improve its own
- Facebook is the New Religion, Ashton Kutcher Says
- As Ethernet Turns 40, Some Seek to Take it to the Cloud
- Cloudian Connects with Citrix for Easier Cloud Rollouts
- Verizon, Jennifer Lopez Partner on Latino-focused Wireless Stores
- Practical Advice About Disaster Recovery Planning
- 8 Essential Features You Need in a Business Router
- Tech Titans Talk: The IDG Enterprise Interview Series
Mobile
- Are We Ready for a Mobile-first World?
- Proposed law would make reprogramming cellphone IDs a crime
- Google, Facebook Launch Bidding War for Waze
- iWatch Sighting in Latest Apple Ad?
- Is 3G/4G Slower Indoors?
- Why Small Screens Won't Cure Microsoft's Windows Tablet Blues
- Essential Gadgets for the Road Warrior
- Hosted Desktops Come of Age With Nvidia Grid and Citrix
- Facebook Slams Brakes on HTC First's International Plans Following Poor Home Reception
- AT&T Stands to Make $2.5 Billion Over the Next 5 Years From New 'Administrative' Fee
Social Media
- Facebook Slams Brakes on HTC First's International Plans Following Poor Home Reception
- Twitter's Two-Step Authentication a Good Start, Experts Say
- 9 Useful Subreddits Network Pros Should Follow
- Twitter: Now Brought to You by More Ads
- Facebook Delays Home in Europe, Wants a Stronger 'First' Impression
- French Police End Missing Persons Searches, Suggest Using Facebook Instead
- Twitter Aims to Become Safer with Two-step Sign-in
- Teens growing cool on Facebook but warming to Twitter, Pew study finds
- Yahoo Returns to List of Most Valuable Brands
- Welcome to the New Tumblr: Cat GIFs and More Ads
Virtualization
- Hosted Desktops Come of Age With Nvidia Grid and Citrix
- Meaningful Use, 3D Imaging Drive Health Data Storage Demand
- Lessons Learned in My Virtual Desktop Integration (VDI) Deployment
- How to Prepare for Windows 8 Even Though It's Not Coming to Enterprises
- Dell Aims to Cut Desktop Reliance with Workstation for Data Centers
- Transforming the Network with Network Functions Virtualization: 10 Recommendations for Service Providers
- VMware and Verizon Tackle BYOD with Dual Persona Phones
- Security Practices Wanting in Virtual Machine World
- VMware: Faster App Provisioning Makes SDN a Keeper
- Understanding Hypervisor-based Disaster Recovery
Security
- Layered Defenses Largely Fail to Block Exploits, Says NSS
- Researchers Warn of Increased Zeus Malware Activity This Year
- Google's Latest Penguin Update Lets You Squeal on Spammy Websites
- Researchers Find Unusual Malware Targeting Tibetan Users in Cyberespionage Operation
- Google to Lengthen SSL Encryption Keys From August
- Twitter's Two-Step Authentication a Good Start, Experts Say
- DHS Warns Employees That Years-Old Database Hole Puts Their Privacy at Risk
- 10 Popular iPhone Apps - Blacklisted!
- Microsoft Brushes Off Claim Xbox Live Accounts Were Compromised
- Could the Bitcoin Network Be Used As an Ultrasecure Notary Service?
Outsourcing
- Republicans Package H-1B Plan in Attractive Website
- Immigration Reform Bill Takes Aim at Indian IT Outsourcing Companies
- A Stinky Onion Blooms in the Senate, Say H-1B Critics
- How India's IT Outsourcing Leaders Can Stay on Top
- Immigration Reform May Spur Software Robotics
- H-1B Politics Shifts to Backroom as Vote Nears
- Senators Begin Contentious H-1B Battle
- China Still Safe for IT Outsourcing, Despite US Security Concerns, Says Vendor
- 10 Best (and Worst) IT Offshoring Options for English Proficiency
- Why the IT Industry Is Desperate for H-1B Reform Legislation
Operating Systems
- Oracle, Managed Services Provider to Settle Suit Over Third-party Support
- Why Small Screens Won't Cure Microsoft's Windows Tablet Blues
- Google Tests Enhanced Notifications in Chrome Browser
- Windows 8 Users Snub 'Modern' Apps, Stick to Desktop
- Is Google Glass a Gimmick or an IT Revolution?
- HP's Envy Rove 20-inch 'Tablet' Tackles Windows 8 Desktop PC Woes
- Google Engineer Bashes Microsoft's Handling of Security Researchers, Discloses Windows Zero-Day
- Study Shows Windows 8 Users Rarely Touch Metro Apps
- How to Prepare for Windows 8 Even Though It's Not Coming to Enterprises
- Boutique PC Seller Laughs all the Way to the Bank on the Back of Windows 7
Data Center Definitions & Solutions
What is a data center? How are data centers managed? What data center technologies should I be aware of?
CIO 100 2012
The 2012 CIO 100 Awards honor 100 companies that are accelerating business results by innovating with technology. Find out who they are.
This study, which surveyed 622 IT and security practitioners with an average of more than 11 years of experience, answers this question.
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WAN consumption patterns have evolved from predictable, point-to-point transactions to bandwidth-hungry, always-on, many-to-many interactions. Unfortunately, very few organizations have taken a holistic, systems-based approach to the WAN.
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In this guide, we provide a list of questions you can use to evaluate the merits of providers and make a thoughtful decision.
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Increasing dependence on Cloud-based applications hosted in distant data centers makes the quality of backbone networks connecting them increasingly critical.
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In this webcast, BCS North America shows you how to accelerate IT productivity and business readiness.
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Join Jason Rose from SAP and Andrew Mills from FedEx in this webcast to learn about The Network of Truth - leveraging technologies that harness the opportunity and power of new information.
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Improving the performance of Cloud-delivered business apps is shaping the evolution of enterprise WANs. In this on-demand webinar, IDC analyst Melanie Posey gives insight into how network performance fuels Cloud-based app performance.
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This IT Transformation Knowledge Vault features 5-minute videos from CIOs and CSOs from a wide range of industries. Hear their insights on the CIO's changing role, ITaaS, mobility, social media and securing the right IT talent.
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The Future-State CIO®
The Future-State CIO® will be accountable for IT function success and business process transformation by adopting a more company-external focus and concentrating on using information to drive innovation and strategic advantage in pursuit of business goals. Learn more
EWIT Leadership Connection: Bringing a Strategic Focus to Your Role, May 30 Webcast
Pamela, founder of The Rucker Group and former vice president of IT at PSC, will share tips and experiences in building your strategic orientation competency, moving away from a pure operational focus, and recognizing when a strategic decision will ultimately change corporate direction for the better. Learn more
IT Leadership Journey Assessment
Assess IT's relationship with business leaders with this quick self-scoring assessment. In order for IT to become a strategic business driver and game changer, the technology organization must become a trusted partner and true business peer. Learn more
Kent State Deploys Hybrid, Multivendor Cloud Infrastructure
Ed Mahon, CIO at Kent State, shares ROI and lessons learned in this case study including what to do before you evaluate cloud prices and tips on how to reduce variations in cost between providers. Learn more
Creating Your Future-State IT Leadership Team Today
A recent survey by the CIO Executive Council reveals a fundamental disconnect between current IT proficiencies such as vendor partnering and future priorities. Take a closer look to understand which leadership skills are valued. Learn more
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